The Scalar 1000 is a high-performance, scalable tape library with integrated
storage networking support. A budget-friendly choice, the library reduces total
cost of ownership (TCO) in high-growth environments.
The Scalar 1000 grows easily and economically, scaling from 118 tapes to more
than a thousand. Unlike other libraries, its unique barrier-free expansion
eliminates the use of pass-through ports—maintaining performance and reliability
as the system scales.
To provide better backup in storage networks, the Scalar 1000 features
management services that ease installation and diagnostics, enhance security and
availability, and make data management more efficient. These tools include
serverless backup, single-view connectivity, a built-in SAN firewall, and
data-path conditioning utilities that increase backup performance and
reliability.
The Scalar 1000 supports LTO, SDLT/DLT, and AIT technologies in single- or
mixed-media configurations. It also offers up to 16 “virtual library”
partitions.
Features and Benefits
Cost-effective scalability: pay as you grow by adding drives, cartridges,
and expansion modules, as needed
Barrier-free growth: robotics extend through all modules for continuous
high-speed service without pass-through ports
Proven connectivity: storage network interoperability means seamless
integration into new or existing SANs
Intelligent SAN support: integrated storage networking support—including
serverless backup, data path conditioning, and built-in firewall—for easier
installation and operation, higher performance and reliability
Reliability: diagnostic options include real-time health checks, email and
pager alerts, and phone-home event reporting
High performance: Supports up to 48 drives with a 1,000,000-cartridge
exchange rating.
Remote operation: browser-based management lets you perform all library
operations and diagnostics remotely
Investment protection: supports LTO, SDLT/DLT, and AIT in single- or
multi-technology installations for maximum flexibility and performance
Virtual libraries: provides up to 16 “virtual library” partition options
for multiple applications support
Responsive service: one-year on-site service provided by ADIC technical
Assistance Center (ATAC) with 24-hour, worldwide service and support
The Scalar 1000’s integrated storage networking management services include
device-level firewall access security.
Scalar 10K Technical
Specifications
Scalar 10K Capacity-on-Demand Configurations
Scalar 10K capacity-on-demand libraries come with extra capacity that you can
activate in increments of 100 tape slots using software authorization keys. When
most of the capacity of an installed unit has been activated, ADIC delivers
additional capacity upgrades at no charge.
Capacity-on-demand libraries provide seamless pay-as-you-grow scalability, from
700 to nearly 5000 tape cartridges and from 1 to 168 drives, without any
internal barriers or pass-through ports.
Drive Technology
Drives
Cartridges
Increments
Capacity (Native)
LTO
Up to 84
700 to 3,945
100 tapes
394.5TB
AIT
Up to 168
700 to 4,953
100 tapes
247.7TB
SDLT
Up to 84
700 to 3,302
100 tapes
363.2TB
The table below shows the delivered capacity, upgrade trigger points, drive
positions available, and overall physical dimensions for Scalar 10K
capacity-on-demand libraries.
Drive & media
For activated capacity of:
We deliver total tape positions of:
Total drive positions of:
The overall system measures: D x L x H
LTO
700 to 1,300
1,785
36
4.3’D x 10.5’L x 6.4’W
1,400 to 2,000
2,865
60
4.3’D x 15.5’L x 6.4’W
2,100 and up
3,945
84
4.3’D x 20.5’L x 6.4’W
AIT
700 to 1,700
2,241
72
4.3’D x 10.5’L x 6.4’W
1,800 to 2,600
3,597
120
4.3’D x 15.5’L x 6.4’W
2,700 and up
4,953
168
4.3’D x 20.5’L x 6.4’W
SDLT
700 to 1,100
1,494
36
4.3’D x 10.5’L x 6.4’W
1,200 to 1,700
2,398
60
4.3’D x 15.5’L x 6.4’W
1,800 and up
3,302
84
4.3’D x 20.5’L x 6.4’W
Scalar 10K Maximum Capacity and Mixed-Media
Configurations
For users with requirements for mixed media or higher cartridge and drive counts
than capacity-on-demand libraries, the Scalar 10K offers maximum capacity
models. These libraries provide up to 15,885 tapes, 648 drives, the ability to
support multiple kinds of media at the same time, and a high degree of
configuration flexibility.
Drive Technology
Drives
Cartridges
Capacity (Native)
LTO
Up to 324
Up to 9,582
Up to 958.2TB
AIT
Up to 648
Up to 15,885
Up to 794.3TB
SDLT
Up to 323
Up to 8,014
Up to 881.5TB
Drives and Performance
LTO
AIT
SDLT
Drive Type:
IBM Ultrium 1
AIT-2
SDLT
Drive Cartridge Capacity, Native:
100GB
50GB
110GB
Drive Cartridge Capacity with 2:1 Compression:
200GB
130GB
220GB
Transfer Rate, Native:
15MB/sec
6MB/sec
11MB/sec
Transfer Rate with 2:1 Compression:
30MB/sec
15.6MB/sec
22MB/sec
File Access Time (Avg):
95 seconds
27 seconds
70 seconds
Data Buffer:
32MB
8MB
32MB
Tape Length:
609 m
230 m
1828 feet (557 m)
Recording Density:
768 tracks/in
167kb/in
13kb/in
Media:
LTO Type A
SDX2-50C
SDLTtape1
Backward Compatibility:
NA
NA
Reads DLT4000, 7000, 8000
Reliability
Drive Hard Error Rate:
Less than 1 in 1017 bits
Tape Shelf Life:
30 years minimum (at 20°C, 40% RH)
Library MCBF:
Greater than 2,000,000
Drive MTBF:
Greater than 200,000 power-on hours
Power:
2N power for all systems and drives
MTTR:
30 minutes
Library Control Ports
Dual, redundant ports are standard
Diagnostics:
SNMP traps reported through RMU or Scalar DLC. Built-in
self-test, store/restore past events, fault isolation assistance,
self-initiating configuration and calibration; email alert
Module Upgrade:
Any storage module may be added in two hours; customer
installable drive and slot upgrade
Operation
Cartridge Change:
Up to 450 per hour
Drive Interface:
LTO: SCSI-2 LVD; AIT: SCSI-2 LVD or HVD; SDLT: SCSI-2 LVD
or HVD; integrated FC interface optional for all
Library Interface:
SCSI-2 LVD or HVD; integrated FC interface optional
Inventory Speed:
100 slots in 20 seconds
Configuration:
Auto-discovery and auto-calibration for installed or added
components (modules, drives, magazines, tapes, etc.)
Import/Export
Up to 72 (LTO or SDLT) or 108 (AIT) positions in removable
magazines
Environmental
Electrical, Library Controller:
220 VAC, 4.4kVA
Electrical, Drive Cabinets:
110-220 VAC, 2.2kVA
Temperature:
16 to 32°C operating
Humidity:
15 to 75% non-condensing operating
Compliance and Certification
Safety:
UL-1950 ITE, CSA950, EN 60950
Emissions:
FCC #47 CFR, Part 15, Class A, CSA C108.8M, EN 55022, Class
A
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